Stock futures rose following the market’s worst session in weeks as NATO discusses ways to add further pressure to Russia — and more in Thursday’s stock market recap.
The Nasdaq was up over 100 points premarket on Thursday. Normally, that would be cause for celebration… But with the volatility we’ve seen and the Dow fluctuating by an average of 500-650 points a day, it’s not that unusual in this market.
President Joe Biden joined other world leaders in Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday for several emergency meetings regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Biden is scheduled to visit Poland on Friday to address the growing Ukrainian refugee crisis as Eastern European NATO countries seek clarity regarding how they and the U.S. can assist.
In this morning’s stock market recap video, you’ll discover which sector is set to rally and which is set to drop… the major levels for the top three indices… whether volatility is rising again… the major report to pay attention to today… and whether the market is stabilizing or becoming more unstable… plus my No. 1 sector with an option pick!
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Stock Market Recap: By the Numbers
This morning’s stock market futures recap:
DOW (mini)
- Close: 34,358.5.
- Futures: 34,373.
- Change: +123.
S&P 500 (mini)
- Close: 4,456.24.
- Futures: 4,469.
- Change: +21.5.
NASDAQ (mini)
- Close: 14,447.55.
- Futures: 14,528.75.
- Change: +81.75.
RUSSELL (mini)
- Close: 2,052.21.
- Futures: 2,057.4.
- Change: +10.
Note: Updated as of 9:25 a.m. EDT
Each Thursday, I’ll combine two of my favorite things into a big-money opportunity: options plays and ETFs. Using options, we can turn momentum analysis of a specific sector — or even an entire country’s stock market — into an actionable trade with double- or triple-digit upside potential. I’ll give you all the details you need to execute this plan.
Need help understanding some basics that we discuss frequently? Check out some of our educational pieces to help get yourself up to speed! Have a question or a topic you’d like us to explain in a future article? Send your thoughts to support@marketgeeks.com!
- What Is the Dow and How Does It Work?
- A Beginner’s Guide to the Nasdaq and How to Trade It
- What Companies Make up the S&P 500 and How Can I Trade It?
- What Is the VIX? Understanding Stock Market Volatility
- A Beginner’s Guide to Stock Sector Analysis and Relative Strength
- How to Pick Winning Stocks With Simple Market Analysis Tools
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